Miracles don’t happen. The God of the Bible offends me. I can’t base my life on something that may or may not have happened 2,000 years ago. Such reasons not to believe in the resurrection … The Will Not to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus ChristRead more
Theology
“Conclave”: A Theological Critique
Conclave is an excellently done artistic movie with a destructive message. On the recommendation of someone whose view on movies I respect, I watched the 2024 movie Conclave, which is a drama about the choosing … “Conclave”: A Theological CritiqueRead more
Luke 2: The World Turned Upside Down
As we are less than a week from Christmas day, I thought that it would be helpful to share a brief reflection on Luke 2, which, I hope, will not only be a spiritual encouragement … Luke 2: The World Turned Upside DownRead more
Psalm 1 on Beneficial Bonds
Can limits be essential to happiness? The idea that limits contribute, let alone are essential, to happiness or living well is inimical to most modern views. Over 175 years ago the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard … Psalm 1 on Beneficial BondsRead more
Psalm 1 Raises a Universal Question
What is the meaning of life? What could be a bigger question than that? This post is the first in a series of brief reflections on the biblical book called “The Psalms.” So often the … Psalm 1 Raises a Universal QuestionRead more